What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Case Manager position at Seminole Tribe of Florida?
The Tribal Family & Child Advocacy program within the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Advocacy and Guardianship Department provides a comprehensive variety of Indian Child Welfare services. The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing immediate crisis intervention and stabilization for Tribal families with a child or children at imminent risk of danger. Tribal Family & Child Advocates provide in-home and out-of-home services to abused and/or neglected STOF children and their families in order to help them stay together. Services include crisis intervention, case management, parenting skills training, child development education, assessment of the safety of the children, and counseling for issues such as domestic violence, drug abuse, mental illness, underdeveloped coping skills, relationship problems, and poor communication skills. The incumbent conducts thorough assessments of all abuse/neglect cases involving Tribal Community families; develops and implements successful intervention techniques; interacts with child protection agencies and/or investigators regarding abuse/neglect cases; and provides counseling during crisis intervention and stabilization for families with a child or children at imminent risk of harm. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Case Management, or related field is required. Master’s degree in Human services related field is highly preferred. Child welfare certification is preferred. A minimum of three (3) year of experience working in the Child Welfare field as social worker or case worker or prior experience with in the behavioral health field including experience working with multi- diagnosed individuals (e.g. mental health disorders/substance dependence-related conditions); family systems and/or community-based treatments is required. Florida State License as Clinical Social Worker (CSW), license as Mental Health Counselor (MHC) or license as Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is preferred. Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act and it applications is preferred. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Must demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Child welfare: 2 years (Required)
- Case management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Okeechobee, FL 34974 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Okeechobee, FL 34974: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000 - $70,000
